Tips To
Increase The Value Of Your Small Business To Sell It
If you are growing your small business with
the plan to sell it, you should have your growth and exit strategy planned out.
This will help your small business grow effectively and you can make a maximum
profit selling your small company. Whether you plan on growing your business to
retire, or if your business will help fund your next venture, having a business
plan is important. Below are a few tips on how to scale your business and sell
it.
Invest
In Assets That Increase Your Businesses Value
When building a small business with the
purpose of selling it, it is beneficial to view your business as an asset.
Building your business as an asset will make it easier to sell and separate the
emotions of selling a business.
Create
An Employee Training Program
Creating an employee training program at the
start of your business will save you time with every new employee you hire and
it increases the value of your small business. When an interested buyer sees
you already have a successful employee training program for your small
business, they are more likely to purchase your company. When they take over
your company there is a likelihood that some employees will leave. Your
training program can help them onboard new employees and keep the small
business running.
Patent
Your Small Business Processes & Inventions
Not every small business has processes and
innovations that they can patent. Look into what you have created and see if it
can be patented. Selling a small business with patents drastically increases
the value of your company.
Know
What Buyers Are Looking For In A Business
Buyers are looking for a variety of things
when purchasing a small business. From location to the industry your business
is in a buyer has specific interests. Knowing what buyers are looking for can
help guide you in developing your business. Some things buyers look for in a business are:
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Industry
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Location
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Price Of Your Business
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Annual Income & Assets
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Recurring Clients
Another example is a website. Many small businesses
wait to build a website. Buyers like to purchase a business with an established
website that tracks the ongoing site visits and web-based leads.
Invest
In Long-Term Marketing Over Short term Marketing
A website for your small business is a long-term
marketing asset. An advertisement in a local newspaper or purchasing a
billboard for 6 months is a short-term marketing asset for your small business.
While short-term marketing boosts sales, those sales are temporary. Investing
in a high-quality website is an asset that increases the value of your small
business.
Sell
Your Business When It Is Successful
Why sell a business when it is at its peak?
Selling a business that is seeing success will allow you to get the most profit
from the sale of your company. When a small business is at its peak and sells,
buyers are much more interested in your company because it is profitable.
Contact us to sell your successful business.
Contact
Light & Raphael to sell Your Small Business
When you are ready to sell your small business
contact us, your professional business brokers. We will provide a professional
valuation for your small business and help you sell your company effectively.
Source: Gavin Raphael